For our new fall knitting pattern collection Burnished, designer Megan Goodacre contributed not just one but two stunning patterns – the lovely Cartier Cowl Neck Sweater and the stunning Chalet Scarf! Let’s see what sparks Megan’s creativity as we get a small glimpse into her world of knitting pattern design and learn more about the process and technique.

design inspiration: Patterns are so mesmerizing! I collect books with pattern collections just to look at them. So designing the Chalet scarf was a fun chance to put pattern into action. The simplest geometric shapes and shifting colors make it so satisfying to look at.

current color crush: Smoky greys, neutrals, chartreuse with a tiny splash of orange-red.

top down or bottom up: Both! Top down: small cast on and pick up underarm stitches for pure seamlessness. Bottom up: get the body over with first, and think about the yoke while I’m knitting, graft underarm for a smooth finish.

Megan is a graphic artist and knitting designer from Vancouver Island. She has been knitting for over thirty years, and is inspired by colour theory, modern design, and beautiful yarn. When she’s not knitting, she is writing about knitting at www.tricksyknitter.com. Megan’s knitting designs have been published in Interweave Knit.Wear, Twist Collective, Creative Knitting, and Knit Magazine.

1 comment

Doris / August 15, 2014

I love your works…How can I become a designer ?
I love writing as well…my dream is writing a Book on that subject…and we even got our own Knitting Logo with my 4 boys and me
…thank you,Megan
Doris & the Team